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Georgia National Guard Soldiers Assist in Medical Emergency

(From the left) Sgt. Louis Ferdinando, 1st Lt. Jacob Wagner, Spc. Fredie Cerrano, Spc. Brayden Cundiff, and Spc. Ryan Austin, all with the Georgia Army National Guard, U.S. Army, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, pose for a photo in Arlington, V.A., July 21, 2026. Approximately 5,000 National Guard members are supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters, and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Makayla Panzer)

July 23, 2026 - While conducting a routine presence patrol in Georgetown on July 20, Georgia Army National Guardsmen assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) sprang into action after being flagged down by two women whose...

D.C. National Guard Boosts Homeland Defense as 260th Special Purpose Brigade Commissions First Maritime Security Vessel

U.S. Army Sgt. Nigeria Myers with the District of Columbia National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force District of Columbia, in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, assesses the newly transferred 260th Special Purpose Brigade boat in Williamsburg, Va., June 26, 2026. About 4,500 National Guard members are supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters, and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Keyra Moolenaar)

July 11, 2026 - The District of Columbia National Guard’s 260th Special Purpose Brigade (SPB) has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, marking the first time an Army unit in the Nation’s Capital has operated a dedicated...

Keeping Freedom Cool: Lt. Col. Christian Cannon and the National Guard’s Lifesaving Mission at Freedom 250

U.S. National Guard members supporting DC Safe and Beautiful hand out bottles of water to tourists visiting the Great American State Fair during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. About 5,000 National Guard members are supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters, and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sherald McAulay)

July 6, 2026 - Freedom 250's largest event brought record-breaking crowds, extreme heat, and unprecedented public safety demands to the National Mall, requiring immediate, coordinated response from Joint Task Force-District of Columbia and...

National Guard News

Massachusetts Guard Flight Medics Strengthen Skills

Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard's Detachment 1, C Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion, and leadership from the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion and 151st Regional Support Group pose for a photo in front of a Black Hawk with instructors from Boston MedFlight outside of the Boston MedFlight hangar, July 17, 2026. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton.

July 27, 2026 - BEDFORD, Mass. – Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard’s Detachment 1, C Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion, recently spent two weeks training with flight paramedics...

Air Guardsmen Strengthen Emergency Response in Exercise Serow Samurai

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Saldivar, the alternate emergency manager and noncommissioned officer in charge of the Emergency Management Flight assigned to the 151st Wing, Utah Air National Guard, uses a Joint Chemical Agent Detector to assess a potential hazard during Exercise Serow Samurai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2026. The exercise uses a hub-and-spoke model, with the Emergency Operations Center CBRN Control Center managing the common operating picture while a four-person response team conducts dismounted operations and real-time reporting in the field. Photo by Senior Airman Kyle Blackham.

July 27, 2026 - MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Emergency management Airmen from five Air National Guard units completed Exercise Serow Samurai, a seven-day deployment for training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, focused on chemical, biological,...

37th Infantry Brigade Team Leads the Way in First Army National Guard Combat Readiness Exercise

From left, Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Stubbs, director of the Army National Guard, and Col. Jonathan M. Stewart, assistant adjutant general for Army for the Ohio National Guard, listens to a brief from Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Strausbaugh, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment command sergeant major, during a visit, as part of Combat Readiness Exercise, or CRX, 26-01 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in Grayling, Michigan, July 21, 2026. The CRX replaces the traditional 21-day exportable combat training capability, or XCTC, model with a focused 15-day training cycle that increases efficiency without sacrificing readiness. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Moeger.

July 27, 2026 - GRAYLING, Mich. – More than 3,000 U.S. and partner-nation service members participated in the first Army National Guard Combat Readiness Exercise, testing the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in a realistic, multi-echelon...

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The D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission is guided by a shared set of values that unite every National Guard Soldier in service to the nation's capital. @SCNationalGuard https://t.co/haTZ25Q4R4

From the National Mall to presence at Union Station, @GeorgiaGuard Soldiers take pride in supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful during #Freedom250. https://t.co/NaKR9JUwKd

"Military vigilance made the difference." U.S. Army Sgt. Montana Rupe,@IowaNatGuard, noticed a dog left inside a parked vehicle for several hours during a presence patrol supporting #DCSafe. Rupe alerted emergency responders, who safely rescued the animal. @USNationalGuard https://t.co/nwPC025gcn

#WhyIServe Service is bigger than one person—it's about teamwork, and setting the standard. U.S. Army Spc. Fredrick Nichols, with the @LANationalGuard, says serving in the nation's capital allows him to represent the best of @USNationalGuard through discipline and purpose. https://t.co/Qa4mxvTVMR

“It was a good eye-opener."🇺🇸 That commitment was on display when @SCNationalGuard Soldiers assigned to JTF–DC turned a presence patrol into a life-saving intervention, providing reassurance to an individual experiencing a mental health crisis: https://t.co/iqujgHtyos https://t.co/BnCA8JQTqI

What began as a presence patrol transformed into a life-saving response in an instant when two frantic women rushed toward @GeorgiaGuard assigned to Joint Task Force-DC, pleading for help: https://t.co/LZK894UapQ https://t.co/EJ6ugHMA5e

Presence patrols are about more than maintaining a visible presence—they are about being ready to serve at a moment's notice. @USNationalGuard @FLGuard @GeorgiaGuard https://t.co/iT6ILFYrNg

#Freedom250's largest event brought unprecedented public safety demands. @USNationalGuard provided 510,000 bottles of water; 353 medical assists; 108,000 wayfinding assists; 1,757 quality‑of‑life assists; and support at 69 traffic control points: https://t.co/RGbhTVHYb1

Did You Know?🇺🇸 One of the D.C. National Guard's most notable veterans helped give America its national anthem. For more than two centuries, Lt. Francis Scott Key's legacy has reflected the enduring service of the D.C. National Guard to the Nation. #Freedom250 https://t.co/FT5WK6CWNY

Communities are strongest when people feel safe! By walking alongside the community, engaging with residents and visitors, and maintaining a visible presence, @arkansasguardsmen help deter crime, build trust, and reinforce a sense of security. https://t.co/2QRZebKd1J

Readiness starts before the patrol begins. By checking their equipment, confirming accountability, and preparing as a team, Joint Task Force-District of Columbia ensures they are ready to support safety and public confidence across the District. @USNationalGuard https://t.co/KnwHOf71xE

In case you missed it! Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, discusses what it means to lead National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supporting interagency partners in the nation's capital: https://t.co/Q3IZlrqq5V https://t.co/XjNlSwCgVH

In this week’s #MotivationalMonday Minute, CH (Lt. Col.) Corwin L. Smith, Acting Command Chaplain for the DCNG, reminds us that our thoughts and emotions should not dictate our immediate response. Clarity comes when we pause, reflect and choose our response with #purpose. https://t.co/WlSbtkWUxh

Through a visible, professional presence and active engagement with the public, the @MINationalGuard helps enhance the safety and security of residents and visitors celebrating #Freedom250. https://t.co/7vKjNnZV6x

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Sims, State Command Chief of the DC National Guard, recognizes Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force–DC for their outstanding performance. People are the profession's greatest strength, and mission success depends on their dedication 24/7/365. https://t.co/Mri1hPSk6z

@nationalguardMS personnel assigned to Joint Task Force–DC wait to depart aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The movement of personnel and equipment is a critical component of mission readiness, ensuring forces remain postured to support mission. https://t.co/mIMOsiVqMc

Leadership is about more than directing the mission—it's about being present. Through these everyday moments, leaders within JTF-DC build trust, strengthen relationships, and reinforce the values of service, professionalism, and commitment that define the National Guard. https://t.co/tDsAyMlkMJ

Vigilance. Readiness. Commitment. Through a visible, professional presence, the @nationalguardMS supports public safety while working alongside federal and local law enforcement partners to help safeguard residents and visitors in the nation’s capital. https://t.co/0GkxDVhQbk

In case you missed it! 🇺🇸 The Great American State Fair celebrated the people, traditions, innovations, and spirit that continue to shape America. What other events or attractions do you plan to attend during #Freedom250?🇺🇸 https://t.co/HaEkmkvNrS

Professionalism. Vigilance. Collaboration. These principles define how Joint Task Force–District of Columbia serves every day. And together, these principles guide how JTF-DC operates, engages, and delivers meaningful support across the District. @IowaNatGuard @arkansasguard https://t.co/mVPG8tcIsW

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